With an extended fall season (September – December!) that means a few things. First, more trees get in the ground. Second, we’re able to measure and inventory a record number of trees. Third, we need volunteers to accomplish these goals! With over 30 events almost every weekend from mid-September to the end of December across […]
The DC Duck Race is happening Saturday, May 6, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Yards Park. This event needs your help! An event to raise funds for local non-profits, the race itself is simple: Toy ducks are lined up in a contained area on the Anacostia River and…. well, they float! […]
The Edgewood/Brookland Family Support Collaborative (E/BFSC) is a community-based, non-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen families, and build vibrant communities within the District of Columbia. Each year, E/BFSC hosts a Holiday Campaign in which we ask for support to ensure families living in our community have a successful holiday season. We are currently in […]
By Quentin Wodon, August 10, 2016 This week Abby Sypek was the guest speaker at our bi-weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill. Abby is the Community Engagement Coordinator at Capitol Hill Group Ministry. She has worked in homeless services in DC for almost three years and is passionate about ending homelessness in […]
Whatever you were planning on doing this Saturday morning, I have a better plan for you: Go help beautify Sherwood Recreation Center‘s grounds, 640 10th Street NE. If you show up with your best game face –and a willingness to keep this beautiful community space looking spiffy– you will be treated to lunch, donated by […]